When it comes to his career with the Broncos, former center Tom Nalen now finds himself in the best of company.

Nalen, whom former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan once called “an absolute warrior, one of the toughest guys I’ve ever been around,” was selected Wednesday to join the team’s Ring of Fame.

Nalen played 14 seasons with the Broncos, including in the team’s back-to-back Super Bowl victories. He will be the 24th former player, coach or team official in the Ring of Fame — and only the second offensive lineman, joining Hall of Fame tackle Gary Zimmerman.

Nalen’s induction ceremony will be at halftime of the Broncos’ Sept. 29 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Nalen made 188 regular-season starts for the Broncos, trailing only Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway in team history. Nalen played in 194 regular-season games. That ranks third in team history, behind Jason Elam (236) and Elway (234).

During Nalen’s career, Denver running backs topped 1,000 yards rushing in a season 11 times and the team’s 395 sacks allowed in his 13 years as a starter were the third-fewest in the NFL in that span. Running back Terrell Davis won the league’s MVP award (1998) during Nalen’s tenure, and Clinton Portis (2002) and Mike Anderson (2000) won the NFL offensive rookie of the year award.

Nalen was selected to the Pro Bowl five times before knee injuries ended his career.

Nalen is the sixth Ring of Famer who played on both of Denver’s Super Bowl-winning teams. He joins Elway, Davis, safety Steve Atwater, tight end Shannon Sharpe and wide receiver Rod Smith. Zimmerman played on the Broncos’ first Super Bowl-winning team.